When you think of fun nail ideas, rainbow french tips, chrome finishes, and bright polish hues likely come to mind, but we’d like to make a case for cherry nails. As seen on stars like Saweetie and Kourtney Kardashian, cherry nail designs just scream happy times.
The fruit motif feels equal parts nostalgic and cutesy, with a hit of whimsy. There are a couple of different ways you can wear the look. Instagram is filled with inspiration involving french tips (in a complementary shade of red or the traditional white), a “supermodel” base, and even 3D charms. You can wear cherry nail art on each finger for a super eye-catching and fun manicure, or stick with a few accent fingers if that’s more your speed. Minimalists will likely prefer Kardashian’s version on a nude base with a matching red tip; maximalists will love Saweetie’s rhinestone iteration over hot-pink polish.
With tiny, intricate designs like this, it’s sometimes best to go to the salon and let a professional work their magic. However, if you really want to get the look at home, stickers and even press-on nails can do the trick – like the
If you need some new ideas for your next mani (or just to keep on hand for when you’re in a pinch), keep scrolling for a variety of fun cherry nails.
